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GAMAPOTAY Meridian 540 Operation Manual

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    1 operations manual for gamapotay a 2004 meridian 540 last revision june 1, 2010 june 1, 2010

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    2 .................................................................................................................................... Important points: 5 ............................................................................................................................. Pre-start check lis...

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    3 ............................................................................................................................. A. Off-loading dinghy 29 .................................................................................................................................................. ...

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    4 a welcome note from the owners hello, and welcome aboard gamapotay. Debbie and i are pleased that you have selected our boat for your vacation. We hope your journey is a safe, happy and memorable occasion. We chose to name our motor yacht, gamapotay, after a mythical indian scout that explored and...

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    5 operations manual we hope you have a very enjoyable and safe trip aboard gamapotay and at your destinations. This manual is provided to assist you in operating the boat and all the systems aboard. Please take time to review this manual thoroughly. Be sure to contact your checkout captain to verify...

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    6 please read this complete manual thoroughly and ask ayc about anything that is not clear or that may be missing. Taking the time to read this manual completely will save you time, money, and risk of injury when arrive on holiday. 1. Pre-start check list before you operate the vessel for the day, d...

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    7 picked up a prime and does not have mostly air in the sea strainer. If not, the raw water pump may have a weak impeller. Please contact ayc. 7) inspect the racor fuel filters and make sure they are clear and do not have water accumulated in the bottom by shining the flashlight through the filter h...

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    8 open the center panel on the aft deck to gain access to the lazzarette. Remove the aft panel of the generator sound shield by unscrewing fasteners on top, a half turn, and pull the panel free. 1) check oil - dipstick is down low on generator engine starboard side. 2) check fresh water coolant in t...

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    9 d. Starting and stopping main engines after your engine room check, you are ready to start main engines. Note: the keys are used to turn on the starter buttons and to stop the engines. Stop the engines by turning off the key. The engines can also be shut down by hitting the stop buttons located ab...

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    10 turn on ignition key(s). Wait for until all engine warning lights on dash panel extinguish. 1) push start button for 1 engine. Engine should start within 5 seconds. Repeat for second engine. 2) let the engines warmup. 3) voltmeter gauge will read 26-28 volts. 4) oil pressure will read around 50 p...

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    11 more. Rapid changes in rpm can cause rapid temperature changes in the engine and exhaust system which can cause engine or exhaust heat-stress cracks and/or breakdowns. Then let engines idle for at least 5 minutes to cool down the turbos and fully lubricate the engine. Do not shut the main engines...

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    12 b. Shore power important!! Make sure you read this section and understand it completely! Special considerations : care should be taken not to exceed the shore power available. This vessel’s potential to consume electricity will exceed the dock’s capacity to provide it unless you are connected to ...

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    13 note: you cannot use all 120 circuits and electrical items with only one 30 amp source. It may pop the shore power circuit breaker. Check the ammeter on the power panel to see how much power you are using. You may have to alternate between electric cook-top, water heater, and battery chargers in ...

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    14 3. Never run generator for less than 30 minutes from a cold start. 4. To turn off generator, simply press the start/stop switch to the stop position. This will automatically shut down the generator. D. Inverter – 3000 watt 110v power note: the inverter system is setup to be totally automatic and ...

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    15 f. 24 volt system the 24-volt system runs the electrical systems necessary to operate the vessel. Bilge pumps, water pumps, electric toilets, navigation lights, house lights, electronics, etc. Are 24 volt systems. 24 volt battery power panel • turn on all 24v breakers. • for safety, windlass cont...

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    16 h. Battery charger there is a separate battery charger for the engine start batteries. No intervention is required. The charger works when plugged into shore power or the generator is on line. I. Dead batteries in case batteries are drained to the point they will not start engines, start the gene...

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    17 1) to operate the forward toilet, make sure the 24volt breakers are on at the power panel. 2) the fresh water pump breaker must be on to supply the toilets with fresh water. 3) to flush, simply push the flush button. The aft toilet is a “wet” bowl. This toilet contains water when not in use. This...

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    18 1) to operate the main stateroom toilet, make sure the 24volt breakers are on at the power panel. 2) the fresh water pump breaker must be on to supply the toilets with fresh water. 3) to flush, simply push the flush button. B. Showers & sumps each shower has a european style water temperature and...

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    19 c. Y-valves this boat is not equipped with y valves d. Holding tank the holding tank is located under the cabin sole, below the hanging locked in the master stateroom. Important: you must be mindful of the extent of your crew’s use of the holding tank. Do not rely only on the holding tank warning...

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    20 4. Galley a. Stove top the stove top is powered by the breaker on the 110volt panel. You must have at least 30 amp shore power and limited other 110v use, or the generator running to operate the stove top. Boiling water for crab can be done on the stove top but is very slow. For filling the crab ...

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    21 5. Heating and air conditioning a. Marine air heat/ac the heating and air conditioning system uses considerable 110v ac current even though it is an efficient heat pump. You will need to use the generator or shore power when using this system. The systems can not be run when plugged into single 3...

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    22 b. Hurricane heat furnace – diesel heating system the hurricane furnace is a diesel fired hot water heat system that runs off the 24 volt system. The generator is not needed when running this furnace and it can be left on overnight. Controls for the furnace are on the aft port side of the galley ...

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    23 the heat is controlled by the thermostats. Turn the heat switch to the on position. Then place the fan switch in auto. Following that set the desired temperature by pressing both temp buttons then push the up or down button to select the temperature you wish. Make sure heat vents are not obstruct...

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    24 8. Windshield defogging fans fans to clear fog from the windshields are turned on with a rotary switch on the panel near the engine controls. There are speed controls for the fan. For heat the hurricane system must be on. 9. Radar - .125 – 48 nm range please refer to the raymarine operator’s guid...

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    25 engines or alternating directions on a single engine. However, when safety is an issue, use engines however you need to! Windlass and anchor the anchor windlass uses a large amount of electrical power (90-120 amps). It is always best to have main engines running when operating the windlass so you...

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    26 a. Setting anchor crew note: the skipper will signal when to drop the anchor. Make sure the chain dog is clear to allow the chain out. Open the deck switch cover with the arrow pointing forward. Start with a few taps on the windlass deck switch to let the anchor roll off slowly and without sudden...

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    27 stop the chain when the anchor is within 3 feet of the roller. Turn the anchor so the point is towards the bow. Very briefly tap the deck switch until the anchor slowly comes up over the roller. Make sure the chain is snug but not stiff and tight. Engage the chain dog and secure with a safety lin...

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    28 15. Hoisting dinghy on and off gamapotay this section also applies in most part to hoisting any dinghy to or from the fly bridge. Hoist operation requires 2 people to safely manage the operation. • the davit hoist is heavy machinery and is inherently dangerous. All precautions must be followed to...

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    29 a. Off-loading dinghy preparation 1. Get the davit control out of storage area located under the sink in the fly bridge area. 2. Connect controls wire cable to the connector on aft side of the davit arm and screw to base using 1/4 turn. 3. Remove the three tie down straps from the dinghy (2 aft 1...

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    30 5. Position the davit arm to where the hoist cable is over dinghy lift ring. Have someone hold onto the weight until it can be attached to the lifting harness. Be careful weight does not swing into people or dinghy. 6. Lower cable out until hook can be attached to the harness lift ring. Attach th...

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    31 19. Loading dinghy no heavy gear or people should be in the whaler when it is being moved on or off gamapotay. Excess gear could overload the hoist or cause failure. The hoist is heavy machinery and is inherently dangerous. All precautions must be followed to avoid damage and/or serious injury. M...

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    32 7. Raise the hoist cable until the dinghy is out of the water. The dinghy should ride level or you will not be able to proceed. 8. Raise the dinghy until the dinghy is as high as the cradle. Your assistant should fend off the whaler as needed. The cable should be raised to the highest position po...

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    33 22. Stereo, cd changer, tv /vcr, washer/dryer stereo the switch inside the door to the left of the main salon stereo is to switch between the ‘upper’ radio in the pilot house and the ‘lower’ radio in the salon. The upper radio is subject to electrical humming, and the salon radio works better. Bo...